Question 1

How does this tool detect my IP address?

Accepted Answer

The tool calls the free ip-api.com API which returns your public IP address along with geolocation data. Your browser makes the request directly — no data is stored on any server.

Question 2

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Accepted Answer

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1) supporting about 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334) supporting virtually unlimited addresses. Most networks support both.

Question 3

Is my IP address location accurate?

Accepted Answer

IP geolocation is typically accurate to the city level (within 50-100 km for IPv4, less accurate for IPv6). It cannot pinpoint your exact physical location. VPNs and proxies will show the server location instead.

Question 4

Can someone track me with my IP address?

Accepted Answer

Your IP reveals your approximate location and ISP. It cannot directly identify you personally, but your ISP can link it to your account. Using a VPN or proxy hides your real IP from websites.

Question 5

Why is my IP different from what I see in my router?

Accepted Answer

Your router shows your private/local IP (e.g., 192.168.x.x). This tool shows your public IP — the address your ISP assigns to your network as seen by the internet.

Question 6

Does this tool work with VPNs or proxies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it will show the IP address of your VPN or proxy server, not your real IP. This is useful for verifying that your VPN is working correctly.

Question 7

What is an ISP?

Accepted Answer

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider — the company that provides your internet connection (e.g., Comcast, AT&T, China Telecom). Your IP address is assigned by your ISP.

Question 8

Can I look up someone else's IP address?

Accepted Answer

This tool only detects your own IP. To look up another IP, use our IP Lookup tool which lets you enter any IP address for geolocation and ISP information.

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